HSA 502 is a graduate-level course required for students in the Master of Health Services Administration degree. As part of the financial management competency component, this course will provide fundamental concepts and techniques of financial management of health organizations. The course will focus on developing these basic concepts and techniques through an applied approach. Class sessions will provide an overview of financial management concepts. Study questions, problems and case studies for each topic will be used to highlight important aspects. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and interpreting financial statements, short term budgeting, cost behavior, capital budgeting and long-term financial planning techniques.